Best time to visit Fort Scott, KS

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Fort Scott runs from September through October — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.0°F
Low
21.9°F
Precip
1.44 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

February Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
26.4°F
Precip
1.75 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Cool
High
57.8°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
2.92 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
67.7°F
Low
45.3°F
Precip
4.85 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 59m

May Wet
High
76.5°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
6.19 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

June Wet
High
85.9°F
Low
65.4°F
Precip
5.74 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 35m

July Hot
High
90.7°F
Low
70.0°F
Precip
4.63 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

August Hot
High
89.8°F
Low
68.0°F
Precip
3.98 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Good
High
81.6°F
Low
59.0°F
Precip
4.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
69.9°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
3.64 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 60m

November Cool
High
56.6°F
Low
35.5°F
Precip
2.84 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

December Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
26.5°F
Precip
2.05 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

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